BREAKING BAYT IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE COMING WEEKS

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1 PARSHAS MISHPATIM FEB 5 6, 2016 BREAKING BAYT 27 SHEVAT ADAR II 5774 MARCH IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE COMING WEEKS The work on the doors on York Hill Blvd. has been completed. Entry and exit to the building, on Shabbos and during the week will now be through these doors. Emergency exit doors will be used for emergencies only. LOCKERS: Lockers situated in the Rebbetzin Judy Taub Cloak Room are being temporarily relocated as there will be NO access to that construction area. Lockers in that area need to be emptied before July 1 in order to move the lockers to their new temporary location. Notification of the new location will be announced shortly. LOCKERS THAT ARE NOT EMPTIED AND WITH THEIR PADLOCK REMOVED BY SUNDAY, JULY 1 WILL HAVE THEIR PADLOCK FORCIBALLY REMOVED. SHABBOS ELEVATORS: For the following 2 weeks there will be access to the elevator, however, please be careful as the tiles will be gone and the floor a little uneven. WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Wheelchair access will be through the York Hill Blvd. doors SHABBOS ACCESS: The Clark Street entrance and the York Hill Blvd. doors will be open for access and exit to and from the building. MINYANIM: Minyan Location changes will be coming into effect from Sunday, July 1. Please check the bulletin and signage around the building regularly for updates. Mara D Asra Rabbi Daniel Korobkin Associate Rabbi Rabbi Zev Spitz Rabbi Emeritus Rabbi Baruch Taub President Zac Kaye Youth Director Richard Winkler

2 פרשת בלק יז תמוז תשע"ח BETH AVRAHAM YOSEPH OF TORONTO CONGREGATION THE JOSEPH AND FAYE TANENBAUM SYNAGOGUE CENTRE BAYT WEEKLY BULLETIN WELCOME TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS & GUESTS PARSHAS BALAK JUNE 29-30, TAMMUZ 5778 ק " ק בית אברהם יוסף A Family Synagogue Emphasizing the Warmth of Torah Tradition FAST OF TAMMUZ SUNDAY, JULY 1 FAST BEGINS: 4:28 AM FAST ENDS: 9:39 PM זמני שבת SCHEDULE SHABBOS PLAG MINCHA/ KABBALAS SHABBOS CANDLE LIGHTING ערב שבת SHABBOS EREV Main Shul 7:15 PM Not Before: 7:27 PM Not After: 8:46 PM MINCHA/KABBALAS SHABBOS Main Shul 8:50 PM שבת SHABBOS HASHKAMA MINYAN Simcha Suite 7:30 AM BAIS MEDRASH MINYAN with Rabbi Aaron Eisenberger Milevsky Bais Medrash 8:45 AM SHACHARIS Main Shul 9:00 AM NO FRILLS MINYAN Turk Family Bais Medrash 9:05 AM YOUNG ADULT & UNIV. MINYAN with Rabbi Aaron Greenberg Perlis Hall 9:15 AM PIRKEI AVOS with Rabbi Aaron Greenberg Main Shul 8:05 PM MINCHA Main Shul 8:35 PM HAVDALA After 9:50 PM BOYS HIGH SCHOOL MINYAN with Natan Breslow MIDDLE SCHOOL MINYAN with Rabbi Biegeleisen and Dr. Gary Fortinsky BAYT TEEN MINYAN With Rabbi Moshe Herskovits and Ariel Shields EARLY DROP OFF Nursery - Grade 3 SCHEDULE CANCELLED - Resumes in September CANCELLED - Resumes in September Classroom 7 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PARENTS & TOTS Classroom 5 9:45 AM NURSERY PROGRAM Classroom 2 9:45 AM KINDERGARTEN Classroom 3 9:45 AM GIRLS GRADES 1-3 Classroom 1 9:45 AM BOYS GRADES 1-3 Classroom 4 9:45 AM JUNIOR CONGREGATION CANCELLED - Resumes in September West Wing Classrooms 2 & 3 10:00 AM MOMS-AND-TOTS Classroom 5 10:30 AM Kel Maleh: This Shabbos YES, Next Shabbos YES PAGE NUMBERS FOR SHABBOS - TORAH/HAFTARAH READING Torah Reading Haftarah Soncino Page 915 Page 929 Artscroll Page 856 Page 1189

3 SHIURIM SCHEDULE PLEASE NOTE: Entry to the building is now through the doors on York Hill Blvd. For safety & security purposes please don t leave packages etc. outside the office. Office hours are: Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM Friday: 9 AM - 2 PM DOMESTIC ABUSE EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS SHABBAT Please see page 4 for a full listing of speakers and events. HATZOLOH EMERGENCY LINE: THIS WEEK S THE BAYT AT A GLANCE SHABBOS, JUNE 30 - FRIDAY, JULY 6 All shiurim are open to men and women unless otherwise noted. SHIUR DATE TIME LOCATION SHABBOS SHIURIM BAIS MEDRASH SHIUR with Rabbi Aaron Eisenberger Shabbos, June 30 8:15 AM Milevsky Bais Medrash PARSHA SHIUR with Rabbi Spitz Shabbos, June 30 8:40 AM Turk Family Bais Medrash MINCHAS CHINUCH SHIUR with Elliot Citron Can A Cohen Enter A Hospital To Visit His Wife? Shabbos, June 30 9:30 AM Rabbi s Classroom WOMEN S SHIUR with Ariella Boehm Parshat Balak- Will You Look the Truth in the Eye? Shabbos, June 30 6:00 PM Rebbetzin Judy Taub Hall SHIUR B IVRIT with Ariel Erani Shabbos, June 30 7:05 PM Simcha Suite SIDDUR SHIUR FOR WOMEN with Laya Witty Shabbos, June 30 7:05 PM Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash TA AMEI HAMINHAGIM FOR MEN with Rabbi Neil Cohen/Rabbi Goldman Shabbos, June 30 7:05 PM Dr. Stephen Speisman Board Room MISHNAYOS FOR MEN with Rabbi Aaron Eisenberger Shabbos, June 30 7:05 PM West Wing Classroom 1 DAF YOMI FOR MEN Zevachim 78 / זבחים עח Shabbos, June 30 7:20 PM Rabbi s Classroom LIVES OF THE GREAT SCHOLARS with Rabbi Meir Rosenberg Shabbos, June 30 7:35 PM Jarvis Freedman Library DAF HA YOMI B'HALACHA FOR MEN with Rabbi Zev Hofstedter WEEKDAY SHIURIM Sunday, July 1 Monday, July 2 - Friday, July 6 7:35 AM 7:05 AM Turk Family Bais Medrash Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash SHIUR B'IVRIT with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring Sunday, July 1 8:45 AM Dr. Stephen Speisman Boardroom MEN'S DAILY SHIURIM Mishnayos, Parsha, Halacha, and Navi with Rabbi Aaron Eisenberger MEN S SUGYA SHIUR with The Rav Monday, July 2 - Friday, July 6 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM Milevsky Bais Medrash CANCELLED - Resumes in Sept. TANYA: A TALE OF TWO SOULS with Rabbi Shimon Aisenbach Monday, July 2 8:00 PM West Wing Classroom 1 GEMARA SHIUR FOR MEN with Rabbi Dr. Moshe Yeres Monday, July 2 8:30 PM Rabbi s Classroom BOOK OF KINGS II with Ariel Erani Monday, July 2 8:30 PM Jarvis Freedman Library WEEKLY PARSHA SHIUR with Rabbi Eliezer Breitowitz Monday, July 2 9:00 PM Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash WOMEN'S KUZARI & PARSHA SHIUR with The Rav CANCELLED - Resumes in Sept. MEN S SHIUR IN SIFREI CHASSIDUS Rabbi Dovid Yosef Kidybinski Tues., July 3 & Thurs., July 5 10:00 PM Simcha Suite YOUNG MEN S SHIUR with The Rav CANCELLED - Resumes in Sept.

4 THIS WEEK S SCHEDULE E & ANNOUNCEMENTS זמני השבוע SCHEDULE WEEKDAY For Sunday, July 1 - Friday, July 6 DAF YOMI FOR MEN with the Rav or Rabbi Spitz SUN 7:15 & 9:00 AM MON 7:15 & 8:45 AM TUES, WED & FRI 6:00 & 8:20 AM THURS 6:00 & 8:30 AM SUN - THURS with Rabbi Chaim Gross 9:00 PM SHACHARIS MINYAN 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th SUN FAST OF TAMMUZ 6:15 A 7:00 S 8:00 M 9:00 S 9:30 A MON CANADA DAY 6:30 A 7:00 S 8:00 M 9:00 S 9:30 A TUES 6:30 A 6:45 S 7:00 C* 7:30 A 8:30 S WED 6:30 A 6:45 S 7:00 C* 7:30 A 8:30 S THURS 6:20 A 6:45 S 6:50 C* 7:30 A 8:30 S FRI 6:30 A 6:45 S 7:00 C* 7:30 A 8:30 S A Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash C* West Wing Library (*Men Only) S Simcha Suite M Main Shul Earliest time for Tallis & Tefillin : Sun - Fri: 4:39 am - 4:42 am Sof Zman Krias Shema: Sun - Fri: 9:31 am - 9:32 am MINCHA/MA ARIV FAST OF TAMMUZ EARLY MINCHA: Simcha Suite 2:00 PM PLAG MINCHA/MAARIV: Main Shul 7:05 PM MINCHA: Main Shul 8:40 PM MAARIV: Main Shul 9:20 PM FAST ENDS: 9:39 PM MINCHA/MA ARIV EARLY MINCHA Mon. - Thurs. Simcha Suite 2:00 PM PLAG MINCHA/MA ARIV Mon. - Thurs. Main Shul 7:20 PM MINCHA/MA ARIV Mon. - Thurs. Simcha Suite 8:50 PM LATE MA ARIV Mon. - Thurs. Simcha Suite 9:45 PM EREV SHABBOS - Friday, July 6th PLAG MINCHA/MAARIV 7:15 PM CANDLE LIGHTING Not Before: 7:27 PM Not After: 8:44 PM MINCHA/KABBALOS SHABBOS 8:50 PM MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AND HIGH HOLY DAY PACKAGES The deadline for the seating lottery in the Main Shul was this Friday, June 29 at noon. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL PROCEDURES: Due to technological difficulties, online seating registration is NOT available this year. Links to the seating forms were sent to you in the with your statement and are available on the website under membership. Alternatively you may call the shul office and we are more than happy to complete the form with you over the phone. Payment of your account is still available online. MAZEL TOV TO: George & Eleanor Getzler and Cal & Donna Goldman on the birth of a grandson, Yochanan Roey (Preston Asher), a son to Maty & Wendy Getzler and a great grandson to Herta Getzler Mechel & Rivka Ittleman, Ilan Dishy & Dorit Sova-Ansel and Sandra Dishy & Harry Litwin on the engagement of their children, Shlaima Sholom Ittleman to Ariel Dishy. Mazal Tov to the grandparents, Edna Dishy and Frances Namak Sam & Susan Taub, Dennis & Marcia Gelpe, and Molly Rosen on the birth of a granddaughter and great-granddaughter, Batzion Hodaya, a daughter to Shawn & Yaffa Yonah SHALOSH SEUDOS This week s Shalosh Seudos will be held in the Perlis Hall and is sponsored by: Alan & Marsha Kruger on the yahrzeit of Alan s mother, Esther Bas Elimelech V'Baila V'bas Meumetzes l'reb Mendel HaCohen z l Shalosh Seudos speaker TBA CONDOLENCES The Congregation extends condolences to: Fritz Bernfeld on the loss of his mother, Edith Bernfeld z l Marsha Zoltak, Ruth Lauterpacht and Allan Zoltak on the loss of their husband, father and brother, our member, Murray Zoltak z l PARSHAS QUESTIONS BALAK BY: THE RAV First Aliyah: Why is the Parsha named after Balak, the Moabite king, who is a relatively minor character in the story, instead of Bilam, who is the major character in the story? Second Aliyah: (22:20) Why did Hashem relent and allow Bilam to go with Balak s men, after originally telling him not to go? Third Aliyah: (22:22) Why was Hashem upset with Bilam for going with the men, if He had just given him permission to go? Fourth Aliyah: (23:3) What does the word shefi mean, and why is it such a rare word? Fifth Aliyah: (23:21) How can it be true that Hashem sees no iniquity in Yaakov doesn t Hashem take an inventory of all our sins? Sixth Aliyah: (24:3-4) Why does Bilam use the word ne um (the saying) three times? Seventh Aliyah: (24:25) Why did Balak allow Bilam to go free and unharmed, after Bilam had betrayed him? Weekly Halacha - Parshas Balak R Mordechai Torczyner torczyner@torontotorah.com May I have work done on my home during the period between the 17th of Tammuz and Tishah b'av? The grief felt upon a relative's death is intense. After the funeral, the rituals of mourning gradually lessen in intensity, through shivah, shloshim and the year. In contrast, mourning for the millennia-old loss of the Beit hamikdash requires an intensification of grief leading up to Tishah b'av, and so the rituals of mourning build, starting with the days following the fast of the 17th of Tammuz, then the first nine days of the month of Av, then the week of Tishah b'av, then Erev Tishah b'av and then Tishah b'av itself. Until Rosh Chodesh Av, Rabbi Korobkin permits work of all kinds to be done in one's home. After Rosh Chodesh, one may have work done only if it is necessary for living in the home. One who hired a non-jewish contractor for cosmetic work to be done before Rosh Chodesh may permit him to continue working after Rosh Chodesh. However, one should try to avoid this problem in advance. If it would not be a great hardship, one should pay him to wait until after Tishah b'av. One may have furniture built after Rosh Chodesh, but if its presence in one's home would bring significant joy, then one should not introduce it into the home until after Tishah b'av. (Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 551:2; Mishneh Berurah 551:12; Igros Moshe Orach Chaim 3:82; and see Piskei Teshuvos 551:8) AFTER HOURS MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE Should you require after hours assistance from a member of our maintenance staff, please call ext. 300 SHABBOS MORNING MINYANIM Due to the early Sof Zman Kerias Shema, davening in the minyanim commencing 9 AM onwards, will begin with Rabbi Yishmael instead of Birkos Hashachar for the next couple of weeks until further notice.

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS AT A GLANCE DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION Shabbos, June 30 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PANEL 7:00 PM REBBETZIN JUDY TAUB HALL Shabbos, July SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE - RABBI ARI PERL JOIN US FOR A DOMESTIC ABUSE EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS THIS SHABBOS Learn how to: Identify the red-flags of controlling behaviour Teach your children how to identify and react to controlling behaviour at an early age Help a friend or family member who may be struggling with domestic abuse LIST OF SPEAKERS & MODERATORS Mrs. Ariella Boehm MA(CP), OACCPP Orthodox Outreach and Legal Support Worker Let s help bring an end to domestic abuse in our community! Ariella works as a psychotherapist in private practice along with working as a legal support worker at Jewish Legal Information and Support (JLIS). Ariella began her career as an early childhood educator, took off time to raise her children, and while expecting her sixth child, graduated with a master s in counselling. Currently Ariella is developing healthy communication workshops for the Toronto Jewish day schools and high schools. She is grateful to announce a new affiliation with Shalom Task Force in Toronto. This marks the first Jewish women s DV hotline in Canada. MRS. DEBORAH CHAMES COHEN Family Lawyer Deborah is a seasoned family law attorney who represents clients in all aspects of family law. She has been appointed by a number of Dade County Circuit judges as Guardian-Ad-Litem in matrimonial matters involving children's issues. Deborah believes in a holistic approach to family law matters. looking at the entirety of the family unit and crafting a strategy that zealously advocates for her clients' best interests while also taking into account the sensitive and personal nature of the issues at hand. Mrs. Greta Reiss, M.S.W., RSW Social Worker Greta has been practicing as a clinical social worker in the field of trauma, abuse and intra-familial sexual abuse for over 15 years. Her current position with JF&CS s Woman Abuse Program often finds her at the intersection of her own life as an observant Jewish woman and her work supporting women seeking to regain control and personal agency following a relationship with an abusive intimate partner. Mrs. Sharon Shore Family Lawyer and chair of the OBA Access to Justice Committee Sharon is a partner at Epstein Cole LLP, practicing exclusively family law for the last 20 years. She is the current chair of the OBA Access to Justice Committee and the immediate past Chair of the Family Law Executive. Sharon is a past President of Jewish Family & Child Service of Greater Toronto and currently sits on the Board of their Foundation. EVENTS Workshop with Mrs. Ariella Boehm for University aged students and young adult men and women following Rabbi Greenberg s 11:15 am in the Perlis Hall "Deep Dialogue Dating - How to Experience a Meaningful Date Shiur for 6 pm with Mrs. Ariella Boehm in the Rebbetzin Judy Taub Hall Parshat Balak- Will You Look the Truth in the Eye? Panel Discussion with Rabbi Korobkin, Mrs. Deborah Chames Cohen and Mrs. Greta 7 pm in the Rebbetzin Judy Taub Hall. Moderated by Mrs. Sharon Shore. For men and women Myths and Facts about Domestic Violence in the Frum Community

6 UPCOMING EVENTS BAYT SISTERHOOD THE POWER OF TEHILLIM & THEIR EFFECT IN THE HIGHEST HEAVEN - WOMEN S TEHILLIM GROUP The women's Sunday morning Tehillim group meets regularly on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM in West Wing Classroom 1. SHABBOS HOSPITALITY Looking for shabbat hospitality or willing to host a guest please contact estyeres@gmail.com SISTERHOOD CHESED HOTLINE: x 243 A PRACTICAL INCLUSION TIP So ALL of Us Feel Valued and Welcome at BAYT THE INCLUSION COMMITTEE IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS! Are you an adult who enjoys meeting new people? Are you patient and open-minded? You might be a perfect fit for our buddy programme. Some Jewish people are unable to access many of the BAYT s programmes, minyanim, and events because of their disability. Your time could make all the difference. Please contact Michelle Otis for more information at otis.michelle@gmail.com SMILE! YOU RE ON HEAVEN S CAMERA! In chapter 13, mishnah 4 of Avos d Rebbe Nosson, we are taught to greet every individual with a friendly face. Even if a person were to offer the most precious gifts in the world to someone but do so with a sullen face, it would be considered in Heaven as if he had given nothing. But one who greets his fellow with a friendly smile, even if he offers no gifts, it is as if he had granted that person all the best gifts in the world. The Sifsei Chaim (Rabbi Chaim Friedlander ) explains that the most important thing we can do for people is to show interest and care for them. One way we can accomplish this is by offering a warm and welcoming smile. CONGREGATIONAL KIDDUSH IN HONOUR OF RABBI JONATHAN & ORA ZIRING AND FAMILY Rabbi Jonathan & Ora Ziring will be making Aliyah this summer. We will be having a Tribute Kiddush in their honour as a Thank You for all they have done for our community during their time with us. The Kiddush will be held on Shabbos, July 14 Anyone who would like to contribute towards this Kiddush are requested to contact Avital at avital@bayt.ca or ext. 133 COST: $100 DONATE YOUR REWARD MILES BAYT is seeking air miles to use for future scholars-inresidence. If you d like to donate your flyer miles for a receipt contact Avital at avital@bayt.ca

7 BAYT YOUTH BAYT YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP This past Monday was the BAYT Youth Baseball League Championship game and Party. Congratulations to the winning team and Coach Special Thank you you this year's Team Sponsors: Avi Moyal - Realtor Bergel / Magence Happy Days TURK Management Group A very special thank you and Yasher koach to Tzvi Greenberg, League Coordinator for his dedication and commitment in overseeing the success of this program. Thank you also to the League Umpires and Assistants: Josh Rais, Ami Zieleniec, David Reiter, Ari Roz and Ezra Greenberg. לזכר נשמת שרה בת משה. Glicksman... Thank you to this year's Season end Banquet Sponsor: Earle & Anita Finally thank you to the Coaches, Parents and most of all the awesome participants. BAR MITZVAH PROGRAM Please remember to pick up your gift bags in the main office during regular business hours. BASEBALL AWARDS If you were unable to attend the #hotdogpartyinthepark, please contact Rich to pick up your Baseball awards RABBI COUPON / YOUTH BASH PRIZES If you collected Rabbi Coupons and were unable to attend the Youth Bash, please contact rich@bayt.ca to arrange a time to pick up your prize. HOCKEY TROPHIES If you were unable to attend the Floor Hockey Banquet, please contact Rich to pick up your trophy THANK YOU TO SCHWARTZ Z / REISMAN CENTRE, In partnership with BAYT Youth all Bat Mitzvah and Bar Mitzvah Program Participants received a FREE FITNESS / AQUATICS MEMBERSHIP (until age 15). They are as excited as you are about your Bar/Bat Mitzvah and want to welcome you into the JCC Family. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect educationally, recreationally, culturally, socially and more!

8 It s so exciting that renovations are starting! BAYT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN BAYT Capital Campaign It s So Exciting and There s Still Time! As you know, the success of the capital campaign in reaching its goal was based on receiving generous contributions from all of the members of the Shul (to their capabilities), as well as support from the outside community. Through its generosity, and as an expression of its ongoing support of our Shul, the Jewish Legacy Charitable Foundation is matching all contributions to the capital campaign of $540 or more per family unit up to a maximum of $1.5M. To date we have received pledges of over $1.2M, and with matching funds from the foundation, we will have a total of approximately $2.5M raised from this campaign. Please remember: in order for the Foundation to provide the matching funds, not only do the amounts have to be at least $540 per family unit, but they must be received in full by this Motzei Shabbos, June 30, 2018, so please make sure that your remaining outstanding payments are made in the next two weeks. And just as important: this also means that we still have an opportunity to raise approximately $300K of additional funds that can be matched by the Foundation, if they meet the criteria above. So if you have not already contributed to the campaign, or you have pledged and contributed total amounts less than $540 per family unit, you can add additional amounts to your original contributions to bring your total up to $540 or more, which will qualify for matching by the Foundation, as long as all the amounts are received by June 30, Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this important opportunity to increase our campaign totals and support our renovation efforts. And of course: if you know of someone outside the Kehilla that benefits from any of the amazing services we provide to the community and who would like to support the beautification of the BAYT, please let me know and I will contact them immediately. And finally: Baruch Hashem, and thank you so much to all who have already contributed to the capital campaign and to those of you who will jump in with additional funds or new funds before the end of the month. The improvements being commenced are being made because of your generosity and are in your merit and you can all be extremely proud of the role that you have played in the BAYT s continued growth, its incredible vibrancy and its critical importance to the Jewish community. Mitch Silverstein BAYT PARKING LOT It has come to our attention that people other than those assigned specific resigned spots are illegally parking in marked reserved spots. These spots are to be available for the assigned individuals 24 hours a day. Please be respectful and observe the signs, alternatively you will be ticketed and/or towed. 613 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill, Ontario L4J 5V3 P E. admin@bayt.ca F